About the 2008 Gala

The Canadian Cancer Society Interior Region hosted the 4th annual Gala of Hope on Saturday March 1st, 2008. Guests enjoyed an elegant evening filled with laughter, superb dinging, dancing, and entertainment. Tony Parsons, news anchor for Global TV, emceed the evening, with entertainment provided by the Famous Players Band. Honourary Chairs Kelowna City Councillor Norm Letnick & Helene Letnick brought amazing energy to the evening. The Gala of Hope again proved to be a tremendous success reaching over $268,000 in gross revenue.

2008 Gala of Hope Sponsors

Emerald Spirit (up to $20,000)

• International Gems
• The Daily Courier
• Troika Developments Inc
• 101.5 Silk FM

Serenity Sapphire (up to $10,000)

• Kelowna Mercedes-Benz
• Okanagan Fire Protection Services Ltd
• Sheila Estephan Desigh
• The Darrell Porubanec Team at RBC Dominion Securities 
• The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre
• Thomas Alan Budd and GMP Securities Ltd

Pearl Passion (up to $5,000)

• Benson Edwards LLP
• Macdonald Realty
• SW Audio Visual

Precious Opal (up to $3,000)

• Castanet
• CHBC Television
• Print Three
• Kevin Trowbridge- Photographic Illuminations
• WestJet

Crystal Faith (up to $2,000)

• Investors Group
• Mission Hill Family Estate Winery 
• Okanagan Vein & Skin Care Centre
• PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc
• Prestige Hotels & Resorts
• Pushor Mitchell LLP
• Quails' Gate Estate Winery
• Sumac Ridge Estate Winery